Chapter 180. Another Traitorous Thing

Her breathing calmed after a few minutes. He loosened his grip on her and cautiously let her go. "Are you... okay?" He asked when she finally calmed down.

Doris nodded and went to sit up. He moved off her and pushed her hair back behind her ears to take a better look at her. His hands were warm as they gripped her face, she wanted to melt into them and hope the dream melted too.

"Why does it feel so real?" Doris whispered. Her voice was so small, even to her own ears. William frowned and pulled back a little.

"It's the side effect of taking the blood. I don't know why everyone reacts this way, but they do. I only gave you a few drops" He dropped his hands. "You don't look pale anymore."

"How long was I out?" Doris asked as she took in his new clothes.

"A day. Enzo is still out but he occasionally screams." William brushed his hands across his front. They come away clean, no hint of blood on him.

"Are the dreams supposed to...mean something?"